Black-and-chestnut Warbling Finch
Poospiza whitii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black-and-chestnut warbling finch (Poospiza whitii) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found on the slopes of the Andes in western Argentina and western Bolivia. Its natural habitats are woodland borders and hedgerows.
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Range and habitat
Andes of Bolivia (northward to La Paz) and northwestern Argentina (southward to San Luis and western Córdoba).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-and-chestnut warbling finch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
